CHENGDU, China – Famed for its pandas and fiery cuisine, the city takes the spotlight from Sept. 12–13 as it hosts the 2nd Golden Panda Awards, drawing filmmakers and cinephiles from around the world to celebrate storytelling in all its forms.
And this year, there’s a special guest of honors: Italian cinema. The festival is marking 55 years of diplomatic ties between China and Italy with screenings of both contemporary gems and timeless classics, a cultural bridge built through film reels and subtitles.










